Kind & Generous

"Kind & Generous" is a song by American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, released as the first single from her second studio album, Ophelia (1998). It became a radio hit in North America, peaking at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and number 19 in Canada. The song was not eligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 since it was not released as a commercial single.

"Kind & Generous"
Single by Natalie Merchant
from the album Ophelia
B-side
ReleasedMay 5, 1998 (1998-05-05)[1]
StudioTalking Dwarf (Little Valley, New York)
Length4:07
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)Natalie Merchant
Producer(s)Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant singles chronology
"Jealousy"
(1996)		 "Kind & Generous"
(1998)		 "Break Your Heart"
(1998)

Music video

The music video made for this song features Natalie Merchant as part of a traveling circus and taking on many guises. The circus performers were actual performers from the local area and the little girl was the daughter of the proprietor-showperson.

Track listing

European HDCD single and Australian CD single[2]

  1. "Kind & Generous" (LP version) – 4:05
  2. "Frozen Charlotte" (LP version) – 5:25
  3. "Wonder" (LP version) – 4:26

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the Ophelia liner notes.[3]

Studios

Personnel

Charts

Use in media

The Orchestra of the Bronx performed an orchestral version of the song in a 2020 commercial for Montefiore Health System that paid tribute to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

References
  1. "Be on the Lookout". Gavin Report. No. 2204. May 1, 1998. p. 33.
  2. Kind & Generous (European HDCD & Australian CD single liner notes). Natalie Merchant. Elektra Records. 1998. E3831CD, 7559-63831-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. Ophelia (US HDCD album liner notes). Natalie Merchant. Elektra Records. 1998. 62196-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7894." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  5. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3618." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  6. "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3635." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  7. "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  8. "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  9. "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  10. "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  11. "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  12. "RPM's Top 100 Hit Tracks of '98" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 63, no. 12. December 14, 1998. p. 20. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  13. "RPM's Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of '98". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  14. "Greatest of All Time Adult Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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